HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.06.21 LB Minutes DRAFTCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the January 6, 2021 City of Boulder Landmarks Board meeting. A
digital recording and a permanent set of these minutes (maintained for a period of seven years) are retained in
Central Records at 303-441-3043. You may also listen to the recording on-line at
www.boulderhistoricpreservation.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
John Decker, Chair - present
Abby Daniels, Vice Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Lisa Smith, Planning Board representatives without a vote - present
STAFF MEMBERS:
Jacob Lindsey, Director of Planning and Development Services - present
Lucas Markley, Assistant City Attorney II - present
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner - present
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner II - present
Clare Brandt, Administrative Specialist - present
Jean Gatza, Senior Planner and moderator - present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:02.30 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board (5-0) amended the minutes
from the December 2, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting to the following:
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt
the staff memorandum dated December 2nd as findings of the board and recommend to the City
Council that it designate the property at 977 9th St. as a local historic landmark, to be known as
the Castle House, finding that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in
Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981.
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board (5-0) approved the minutes as
amended from the December 2, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:05.02 audio minutes]
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Noted that a house at 3rd and Alpine is also known as the
Castle House. Spoke about land and deconstruction values.
2 Jennifer Mabry
Boulder
80302
Asked the board to recognize the original Second Baptist
Church (located within the Chamberlain District) with a
plaque or interpretive panel acknowledging the building’s
founding, significance and importance to the community
Noted her appreciation at the prospect of the Landmarks
Board acknowledging the stories of Boulder’s African-
American heritage.
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board (5-0) directed Historic
Preservation staff to develop a template [for a process (including procedure, funding and design) for]
recognizing special Landmark Board designated properties, and to use the Second Baptist Church in the
Chamberlain Historic District as a [prototype for this template].
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING
• Statistical report for December discussed during matters
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
6. MATTERS [00:35.10 audio minutes]
• Staff reviewed statistics and projects from 2020;
• Board discussed potential changes for Pool guidelines;
• Board discussed potential for landmarking Emma Walsh memorial drinking fountain in
North Boulder Park;
• Board discussed the practicalities and next step in creating a Modernism Survey;
• Board discussed engaging the community using videos.
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
• Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson